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Coturn by Thorens goes big at High End Vienna 2026
Ola Björling speaks with Benjamin Großjohann, the inventor of the Coturn portable turntable, at High End Vienna 2026 about the next-gen CT-02. It's the German company's latest diminutive table—built in conjunction with Thorens—and it sports a battery life of up to 20 hours, in addition to offering Bluetooth, line-out, and headphone playback options.
MonAcoustic PlatiMon VC One MK2/VC Two loudspeaker system
Skyanalog flies high with two new cartridges at High End Vienna 2026
Ola Björling speaks with Aaron Leung of Skyanalog at High End Vienna 2026 about the company's two new cartridges: the triple-diamond 3D REF, and the P-1GC with its bespoke stylus profile.
Sound Chaser #10: Remembering Dave Mason
eXamining a trio of systems at Xclusive High End Show Vienna 2026
Ola Björling reports on what he saw and heard at the Xclusive High End Show Vienna 2026, one of High End Vienna 2026's satellite shows.
Re-Tales #67: Bart Stephens Creates a New Music Ecosystem
Recording of July 2026: Paul McCartney: The Boys of Dungeon Lane
MPL/Capitol Records 578853 (LP). 2026. McCartney, Andrew Watt, prods. and engs.
Performance ****½
Sonics ****½
The End of an Era: John Atkinson Retires
Audio Group Denmark makes its mark at High End Vienna 2026
Ola Björling speaks with Emil Kristensen of Audio Group Denmark about the company's new Børresen A-Series speakers and BM2 subwoofer, as well as the Aavik U-301 Unity amplifier that also incorporates streaming and DAC capabilities in one chassis.